Library Management System

This project is a full-stack application developed to demonstrate the core CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations for managing book records.

Technology Stack

Component	Technology	Role
Backend (API)	C# .NET 8	RESTful API endpoints for all book CRUD operations.
Database	SQLite	Local, file-based database integrated using Entity Framework Core.
Frontend (Client)	React with TypeScript	User-friendly interface built with modern React Hooks and TypeScript.
Styling	Tailwind CSS	Used for aesthetically pleasing design.

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💻 How to Run the Application Locally

The application uses a full-stack structure. Both the API and the Client must be started in separate terminals. Clear and concise instructions are provided here.

1. Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

1. Node.js (LTS) and npm (for the frontend).
2. .NET 8 SDK (For the backend)

2. Setup

1. Clone the repository and install dependencies:

   # Clone the project
   git clone https://github.com/ChamenKalindu/Library-Management-System.git
   cd Library-Management-System
   
   # Install Node dependencies (for the frontend)
   cd frontend
   npm install
   cd ..

3. Start the Backend API (server-lms)

The API is configured to run on port 7278 (HTTPS).

1. Navigate to the backend directory:

   cd server-lms

2. Run Database Migrations (One-time setup): This ensures the SQLite database file and schema are created.

   dotnet ef database update

3. Start the API Server:

   dotnet run
   # The API will be available at https://localhost:7278

4. Start the Frontend Client (frontend)

1. Open a second terminal window (keep the backend running).
2. Navigate to the frontend directory:

   cd frontend

3. Start the Vite Development Server:

   npm run dev

   • The client application will automatically open in your browser (usually at http://localhost:5173).
   • Vite Proxy: The client uses a proxy configuration (/api in vite.config.js) to route requests to the running backend at https://localhost:7278.

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